Health & Wellness

Women's Health

Fertility benefits aren’t enough. We need menopause support, too

Menopause is costing both women and employers. The CEO of Elektra Health shares what companies can do about it.

News

The rate of child poverty skyrocketed in just 1 year—what will Congress do about it?

The end of pandemic-era financial measures more than doubled the child poverty rate from 2021 to 2022.

Self Care

SAHMs deserve childcare, but many are too afraid to ask

29% of SAHMs have never used childcare, not even family assistance, a survey from Mother Untitled finds.

Health & Wellness

Decongestant in common cold medicines doesn’t work, FDA says. Here’s what to take instead

If the agency decides to ban the ingredient, it could mean products for both kids and adults will be pulled from shelves.

Covid

Should you get a Covid booster?

Experts share what to know about the new monovalent Covid vaccines—and who needs one.

Health & Wellness

What is microchimerism? Tiny cellular souvenirs may keep you connected to your baby long after pregnancy

Fetal microchimerism means a small number of your baby's cells can travel through the placenta and take root in your body, where they may remain for decades. It can even occur in surrogacy, experts say.

Women's Health

It takes a village… but who should be in yours?

When it comes to building your postpartum care team, it’s hard to know where to start. Here’s a good roster.

Mental Health

It’s time to talk about post-weaning anxiety

More than 50% of mothers experience anxiety after weaning, a survey from Aeroflow Breastpumps shows.

News

ADHD medication shortage adds stress for families during back-to-school season

Without ADHD medication, many students are at risk of failing or being held back.

Women's Health

Why your periods change in your 40s

Things might start getting weird—but that’s actually perfectly normal.

Women's Health

Almost 50% of women hesitant to discuss pregnancy concerns with their provider, CDC survey finds

The survey also found that 1 in 5 women feel ignored or mistreated during prenatal appointments.

Mental Health

Study finds mom-led group therapy for PPD could be key to recovery

Connecting with a mom who’s been through PPD too led to positive changes lasting up to 5 months.

Women's Health

Should you try an at-home menopause test?

We love to see expanded access and innovation in women’s health, but accuracy matters more.

Parenting

Being selfish made me a better parent

Sometimes I make decisions that feel good for me—even if they may not always feel good for the important people in my life.

Community & Friendship

Making—and keeping—mom friends is easier than you think, say Cat & Nat

You might just need to tweak your definition of friendship.

Health & Wellness

How to make hiking with kids actually fun—for everyone involved

You can help kids love hiking with the AllTrails family-friendly trails list, created exclusively for Motherly.

Women's Health

Does period underwear actually work? Study finds most period products have less capacity than advertised

Inaccurate absorbency claims may mask more serious health issues, researchers say.

Women's Health

Zuranolone is a huge triumph for PPD—but it could negatively impact women’s health research

The first-ever FDA-approved pill for postpartum depression is a landmark achievement, but it could come at a high cost for women in more ways than one.

Children's Health

What if we didn’t have to worry about the ‘tripledemic’ this year?

For the first time ever, we have vaccines to protect against RSV, flu and Covid.

News

Spanking in schools is still legal in 18 states—pediatricians say it should be ‘abolished by law’

The AAP says corporal punishment should be 'abolished in all states by law.'"